May 07, 2026
EXPLORE THE GAME
Every shot, every lead change, every rotation — visualized.
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PLAYER PERFORMANCE
Oklahoma City Thunder
Chet Holmgren was an absolute two-way terror, pairing hyper-efficient scoring (7-of-11 shooting, +19.9 Offense credit) with dominant rim protection and active hands. His 4 steals (↑) and 2 blocks fueled a massive +12.4 Defense credit, while holding his matchups to just 45% shooting.
Ajay Mitchell thrived as a high-leverage combo guard, slashing his way to 20 points and 6 assists (↑) to generate a robust +16.7 Offense credit. He compensated for a cold night from deep (0-of-3) by aggressively attacking the paint and drawing fouls (6-of-7 FT), though his defensive matchups did find success (55% shooting).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's scoring volume dipped below his lofty standards (22 points), and his playmaking was unusually quiet with just 2 assists (↓). However, he remained highly efficient from the floor (54%) and played stifling isolation defense, completely locking down his matchups to the tune of 1-of-6 shooting (17%).
Isaiah Hartenstein bullied the interior with ruthless efficiency, converting 5-of-6 shots to drive a +13.1 Offense credit. He was equally disruptive on the other end, racking up 9 contests, 4 deflections, and 2 blocks (↑) to anchor a stout defensive showing (+8.0 Defense credit).
An agonizing perimeter shooting slump defined Luguentz Dort's night, as he bricked 5 of his 6 three-point attempts, dragging his Offense credit down to -4.3. While he chipped in 2 deflections, his defensive impact was muted by opponents shooting 5-of-9 against him.
Cason Wallace provided a vital two-way spark, burying 2-of-3 from beyond the arc to fuel an efficient 12-point outing (+13.9 Offense credit). His relentless motor was on full display defensively, where he tallied 4 deflections and forced his matchups into a tough 7-of-16 shooting night.
Alex Caruso's jumper completely abandoned him (1-of-5 from deep), severely capping his +1.6 Offense credit. He compensated by being an absolute menace in the passing lanes, racking up a massive 7 deflections and 2 steals (↑) to drive a stellar +6.8 Defense credit.
Jared McCain caught absolute fire as a microwave scorer, drilling 4-of-5 from beyond the arc to pour in 18 points (+162% vs avg) and generate a +13.1 Offense credit. His performance was entirely one-dimensional, however, as he failed to record a single rebound or assist while offering zero resistance defensively.
Jaylin Williams operated effectively as a stretch big, hitting 2-of-4 from deep to secure a +6.3 Offense credit in just 14 minutes. While his rebounding (2 boards) was below average, he chipped in with 4 contests and drew a charge to bolster his defensive utility.
Isaiah Joe's typical perimeter barrage was absent, as he attempted just one three-pointer and finished with a quiet 4 points. He managed to facilitate a bit with 3 assists (↑), but his overall impact was severely limited during his brief 9-minute stint.
Aaron Wiggins was virtually invisible during his two minutes of mop-up duty, failing to attempt a shot or grab a rebound. He did manage to record a steal and a deflection, but his overall contribution was negligible.
Kenrich Williams logged just two empty minutes, missing his only shot attempt from deep. He offered no tangible production outside of a single screen assist.
Nikola Topić saw barely over a minute of garbage time, converting his lone field goal attempt for 2 points. His brief cameo provided no opportunity to impact the game in any meaningful way.
Los Angeles Lakers
Rui Hachimura continued his scorching shooting stretch, burying 4-of-7 from deep to fuel a solid +10.0 Offense credit. However, he struggled to contain his matchup on the other end, allowing opponents to shoot a blistering 11-of-20 (55%) when he was the primary defender.
Austin Reaves erupted as a primary scoring engine, pouring in 31 points on hyper-efficient 10-of-16 shooting to generate a massive +19.5 Offense credit. Despite the offensive fireworks, his value was undercut by 5 turnovers (↓) and a porous defensive showing where his matchups torched him for 11-of-15 (73%) shooting.
LeBron James's offensive orchestration (+15.6 Offense credit) remained efficient on 9-of-18 shooting, though his rebounding (2, well below his 6.5 average) and playmaking volume dipped. He compensated with active hands on the other end, generating 4 deflections and 3 steals (↑) to drive a strong +7.2 Defense credit.
Marcus Smart's brutal perimeter shooting (1-of-7 from deep) bogged down his offensive utility, though he still managed to chip in 14 points. His trademark grit was present via 4 deflections (+3.6 Hustle credit), but opponents found too much success against him, shooting 60% when he was the nearest defender.
Deandre Ayton's scoring completely evaporated (1-of-7 shooting for just 3 points), severely limiting his offensive value (+2.3 Offense credit). He salvaged some utility through sheer physical presence, grabbing 10 rebounds (↑) and setting 7 screen assists, but his inability to convert inside crippled his overall impact.
Luke Kennard operated as a hyper-efficient floor spacer, draining 4-of-5 shots (including 2-of-3 from deep) to drive a +9.7 Offense credit. However, his one-dimensional role was evident as he failed to register a single assist or steal, and opponents shot a comfortable 56% against him.
Jaxson Hayes provided a brief but flawless finishing spark off the bench, converting all three of his field goal attempts to secure a +4.7 Offense credit. His rim-running efficiency was solid, though his rebounding (3 boards) fell slightly below his season average during his 15 minutes of action.
Jake LaRavia was completely invisible offensively during his 10 minutes, failing to score while posting a -3.1 Offense credit. He managed to generate some activity with 3 deflections, but his defensive matchups easily exploited him, converting 5-of-7 attempts.
Adou Thiero's brief 6-minute cameo was defined by complete offensive passivity, as he failed to attempt a single shot. He did manage to grab 3 rebounds (↑) and record 2 deflections, salvaging a modest +1.3 Hustle credit in an otherwise empty stint.
Relegated to just two minutes of garbage time, Bronny James was virtually invisible on the floor. He didn't attempt a shot or grab a rebound, serving merely as a warm body at the end of the rotation.
Dalton Knecht saw only two minutes of mop-up duty, converting his lone field goal attempt for 2 points. His fleeting appearance offered no real opportunity to impact the game beyond a single screen assist.
Trapped in a deep-bench role, Nick Smith Jr. managed just 2 points on 1-of-3 shooting during his two minutes of action. He failed to register any hustle stats, resulting in a completely hollow performance.
